Month: June 2023

Another local Fayre – today’s word is…..

Country and rural England are notable for summer fayres, usually associated with a church or a village/town. This time there was one at St Nicholas Church in Radstock, adjacent to Midsomer Norton where I live. During the day there were presentations by the Natural Theatre Company. However, before that here are some new (to me) words. I love words. If I do not know the definition of a word, I...

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Start of my “Video and Text” store + a question of priorities

I have decided to use the diary as a store of must see videos as far as I am concerned.  They will appear at the bottom of the page so my normal diary writings will be in their familiar place. My problem today is that of prioritization. I shall soon come upon my 79th birthday and I have no desire to slow down. However I do have to look after my own physical health which should involve walking...

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To buy or not to buy an electric car (EV)

Following a number of probing questions from myself to a friend who was staying with us, he kindly went to considerable lengths to assemble information to assist those deciding whether to take an interest in such cars driven by batteries with or without assistance from a petrol ancillary motor. I want to 'store' this information here as it may be of use to others. Much to digest here - but if...

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The Bath and West Show – my sixth visit?

To sunny skies did we venture, arriving at about 11.45 to this one of the four largest shows of this type in the UK. It felt a bit like deja vu with many familiar stands so instead I decided to seek out individuals and chat with them in my normal endearing manner. We first visited the Christian Churches tent where the rapport between the vicars was obviously close. There were five of them there...

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Extra – disgusting video – who thought this up?

Sometimes I become so outraged that I have to share things like this.  I know my exemplar Samuel Pepys would have done. Schools teach children to masturbate!  What is this world coming to. Skip this if you are easily disturbed.   For goodness sake  these kids can hardly put sentences together.  Who is responsible? Not the New World Order by any chance?? View here.  

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